Fig. 6. — Division-board 



Fig. 7. — ^Escape board, used to re- 

 move bees from supers 



The hives for the new swarms should be secured well in 

 advance of the swarming season to avoid delay and loss. The 

 same is true of other supplies needed. Many delay until 

 needed and it is often impossible for the supply dealers to fill 

 the orders for a long time after they are received, and delays 

 in transit are not uncommon. I would strongly advise the 

 average person not to undertake to make their own hives until 

 they know by experience that they can do so. If one is to 

 keep many colonies, it is important that all hive parts should 

 be interchangeable and fit exact. Unless one is handy with 

 tools, this requires extreme care. Hives and hive parts may 

 be bought of the supply manufacturers or large dealers in the 

 flat or knock-down, nailed and painted, without much 

 trouble even by one ' inexperienced. It is advisable to order 

 one hive complete and ready as a pattern. 



